Glen McDonald, 93, of rural Vandalia dies

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Mar 4, 2013 at 11:59 AMMar 4, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Obituary published March 4, 2013 in The Mexico Ledger

Glen Edward McDonald, age 93 of rural Vandalia, passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia.Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Waters Funeral Chapel in Vandalia.Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Waters Funeral Chapel in Vandalia with Rev. Bob Hoehn officiating. Interment will be in the Vandalia Cemetery with military honors.Pallbearers are Dale Hopke, Johnny McDonald, Jeff Hopke, Doug Woods, Dave Hopke and Dwaine Hopke.Glen was born, grew up and lived his life on the family's farm south of Vandalia. Glen was a 1937 Middletown High School graduate and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. For many years, he attended Central Union Church near their farm. Glen truly loved working his land and raising livestock, a job he held his entire life until his health was such that he could no longer farm. In years past, Glen had been a member of the Vandalia Business and Professional Men's Club and an MFA delegate.He was born May 5, 1919 in rural Vandalia, the son of Riley Norton and Minnie (Clithero) McDonald.He married Mary Frances Goodman on March 23, 1946 in Curryville.Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances of Vandalia; one son, Raymond E. and wife, Carol McDonald of rural Vandalia; one grandson, Chad and wife, Debbie McDonald of mexico; three great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Skyy McDonald, Daniel McDonald and Jonathon McDonald.He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorials are encouraged to the Tri-County Care Center, 601 N. Galloway Road, Vandalia, Mo. 63382.

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